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“Last year I decided.”

Our writers on the moment they decided to take their writing seriously, and what happened next.

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Jacqueline Smyth

When I found The Novelry, I looked through everything with a fine-tooth comb just to be sure the courses and the investment were the right fit. Everything offered answered all of my questions coming in, and spending a month here so far, completing The Big Idea, and having started The Big Write, I’ll say that I could not be more satisfied or fulfilled by what is offered here. I’m making absolute headway. Waking up and knowing there’s a plan in place that walks me through and, every day, answers the questions that I’d come to wonder about the day before. I could not be happier that I made the investment and joined the community.

Yusuf Abdullah

Joining The Novelry was the best decision I’ve made in my journey toward publishing. The tools, inspiration, and coaching sessions helped me turn my manuscript into a story I am proud of. I have found my writing family. This is my home.

Wayne Silver

I have discovered a new part of my life and I have started to tell a story. The Novelry, the writing coaches and all my new friends have contributed to this life-changing experience. I would simply say — don’t hesitate for a minute!

Tracy Fry

I believe The Novelry is going to be an essential part of my growth as a beginning writer. I had no idea where to begin, and even the reading and researching I had done had not been nearly as beneficial to my starting my novel, let alone actually writing it. I am beyond pleased with this program.

Tina Romanelli

The course was great, and I love the philosophy. The best thing is the supportive community of writers and the encouragement that helps us believe in ourselves. It brings tears to my eyes, how important and rare that is.

Teri McConnell

Joy is the thing I’ll never stop being grateful for from this course. It reminded me that I love writing, that it’s fun and playful. Louise, her team, and the entire community have helped renew my love of storytelling. I couldn’t be more grateful.

“This course has been a gift to myself.”

“The courses, the community, the coaching sessions — I cannot express how helpful it was to spark my creativity and get me going. In less than five months I have written over 100,000 words, and my first draft is 77% done. I don’t feel like it’s fake or silly to say anymore: I am an author.”

— Carolyn Shima

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Catherine Greer

I’ve never taken a course that was more professional or delivered in a better format. I loved the combination of video material, lecture content, activities, To Do lists, and downloads. So much terrific content. I’m still thinking about it.

Cat Lane

Prior to finding The Novelry, I’d taken writing courses with several other writing schools. They were helpful, but I knew when I found The Novelry, I’d found my forever writing home. The ability to chat with authors and editors, who I feel really care about my writing success, is what makes The Novelry so special.

Carrie Darrow Honigman

I was floundering when I found The Novelry. From the day I started, I felt a shift. My creative energy sparked. Even the greatest writers struggle and sometimes need help. If you find yourself wanting to give up, please consider joining The Novelry.

Brit Bowen

The Novelry taught me the underlying framework of a novel. I loved learning about the inciting incident, rising stakes, the midpoint, The Five F’s, and the shift from what a protagonist wants to what they truly need. It was shocking to see how many books and films fit that structure so seamlessly.

Brayden Spjuth

I am SO happy I took the plunge. The Novelry has been an absolute joy. I’ve got a full first draft and the confidence to do it all again. I LOVE this community and would recommend it to absolutely everyone!

Bob Fear

I’ve taken a couple of writing courses before, but none have helped as much as The Novelry. It has given me clarity and purpose. For the first time, I don’t feel lost. I wish I’d found The Novelry years ago.

Ben Werdmuller

Writing is my first love, but I’ve never given myself permission to concentrate on it. This course has given me the confidence, the tools, and the energy to try. It feels like a new lease of life.

Ashley Redwood

I learned how fun it is to be curious and see what happens on the page. This has been huge. Thank you for creating this, a place where anyone and everyone feels at home and in safe hands.

Andrew Heymann

I was able to solve all my concerns with The Novelry. As a first-time author, it was wonderful to find a talented and welcoming community of experienced writers and editors to learn from. I loved working with them.

Andrea Gabriel

I got all I wanted and more at The Novelry. Writing is so solitary and the opportunity to engage with a wider community is such a gift. I cannot say enough good about my experience. The ability to crank out a thousand words of rough draft in a sitting has become commonplace, and not the sheer cliff-face that it represented prior to The Novelry.

Amy Ransom

I’m a published non-fiction author but I’ve been struggling to make the jump to fiction. The course gave me so much motivation and amazing resources. I love the way Louise talks about writing — it makes me want to do it, knowing I’ve got company.

Alison Chappell

I looked at various degrees in creative writing but The Novelry seemed a lot more relevant to my requirements, guiding me gently on my own path with plenty of community interaction. I’ve already used my learning to help me write a prize-winning story!

Are the reviews verified, from named writers?

Ours are. Every review on this page comes from a named writer with their own profile in our community, and The Novelry is rated Excellent on Trustpilot, where reviews are independently verified.

Are the writing coaches published authors?

Every coach at The Novelry is a working, published author, bestselling or award-winning in their genre, trained in our Positive Coaching Method™. You can read who they are and what they write on the Writing Coaches page.

Is the coaching one-to-one, and about my story?

Yes. Sessions are 45 minutes, live and online, with your storyline reviewed by your coach beforehand so the time goes on developing your novel from where it stands in the present moment.

Are the editors from major publishers, and is there a path to an agent?

Our editorial team have worked at Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan and Simon & Schuster. We work with over 40 literary agencies, and where a finished manuscript is a match we make the introduction. Submission is never guaranteed; it depends on the manuscript being ready.

Is there a serious writing community?

A global community of writers who are serious about finishing, with 40+ live workshops a month and peer support that holds a high standard. Membership for a year is included with every course.

Is the rating independently verified?

The Novelry is rated Excellent on Trustpilot. Look for an independent rating from a platform that verifies its reviewers before you choose any writing course.

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The Big Idea, The Big Write, The Big Edit
The Ultimate Manuscript Assessment
6 coaching sessions, 2 editorial sessions
A year’s membership

Don’t worry if you need longer. You can stay with the program after your year on a Rollover Plan for just $59 a month.

Don’t worry if you need longer. You can stay with the program after your year on a Rollover Plan for just £49 a month.

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